Clobetasol Propionate
Clobetasol Propionate (Temovate) is a super-high potency topical corticosteroid for inflammatory, itchy skin conditions. This listing includes Temovate and Tenovate, both supplied in tubes for skin application.
Key points
- Ointment formulation: the labelled ointment contains clobetasol propionate 0.5 mg/g in a base of propylene glycol, sorbitan sesquioleate and white petrolatum.
- Reported reactions: burning, irritation and itching each affected 0.5% of treated people in controlled clinical trials.
- Site restrictions: it should not be used on the face, groin or underarms, or for rosacea or perioral dermatitis.
What Clobetasol Propionate is used for
Clobetasol propionate is used to relieve inflammation and itching in corticosteroid-responsive skin conditions, including Plaque Psoriasis and Inflammatory Dermatoses. Dermovate Cream is a named topical presentation of clobetasol propionate.
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